Industrial Production Facility Construction Nears Completion: Mankato, MN

Imperial Plastics Industrial Production Facility Construction Nears Completion in Mankato, MN

The newest industrial production facility construction by APPRO Development, Inc. is nearing completion. A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) has been issued on the Imperial Plastics Mankato project (click link to see more project photos). Owner furnished equipment installation (e.g. process piping, racking and cranes) is well under way and the final interior finishes are being installed which include: carpet, paint, and ceramic tile, to name a few.

It does not seem all that long ago that APPRO Development, along with representatives from near and far, came to celebrate the groundbreaking ceremony for Imperial Plastics as they kicked off construction of this 124,000 SF (approximate) manufacturing/production facility. Although, it was a whole lot sunnier and warmer back in August than it is now as we near the end of January 2014, the time has gone by rather quickly and we find ourselves nearing the time to turn over the keys. APPRO Development is targeting the end of February to turn the building over to the owner.

Do you have an existing building in the Mankato area and wondered, “what can I do with an existing warehouse building?” You may need some design ideas or a free market analyis. Or, possibly a new building is in your future, as you address your company needs. It is never too early to contact our professional team. Our no obligation initial consultation may provide just the answers you have been looking for. These were the first steps in working with this client and we would be happy to help you find a solution for your business, too. Contact our knowledgeable, friendly team today.

Solar Energy – A Good Idea?

Solar Energy – The Pros and Cons of Alternate Materials in Commercial Construction

Image Source: Wikimedia, 2014 – Solar Panel Installation

A Solar Energy incentive program (Made in Minnesota Solar Incentive Program) for both residential and commercial buildings recently came to our attention. Upon being asked our opinion of the program, a lively discussion ensued in the offices of APPRO and CERRON surrounding the use of environmentally friendly materials and sustainable energy resources.

APPRO & CERRON both work diligently to provide the best product at the best price for each of our customers – whether building new or remodeling existing. We work a lot in our neighborhood here in the Airlake Industrial Park which is comprised of many small businesses focused on the industrial and manufacturing industries.

Over the past few years, APPRO has brought forward energy efficient design ideas and alternate material types and equipment that enhance energy savings in response to public sentiment for more environmentally friendly buildings. We have found the LEED certification process cumbersome and not as cost effective as we may be lead to believe initially. We have strived to find a balance between energy savings that provide payback to you as a building owner and ways that reduce the initial start-up costs of construction.

In our experience, as we competitively bid out new projects, we have found that some “green” or LEED certified materials make a lot of sense to incorporate in to a project to cut costs (e.g. insulation). While the use of other materials might only make sense to fulfill a PR objective or to enhance marketability, the incorporation of those materials may not make sense from a business perspective.

As a Minnesota based design-build general contractor, APPRO is aware of the solar incentives available and are more than happy to discuss the pros and cons of working this into your next building project. We create property solutions for you and with you – how may we help you today?

Office Warehouse Space Apple Valley Business Campus

Office Warehouse Space Apple Valley Business Campus

Office Warehouse Space Apple Valley

Office warehouse space Apple Valley Business Campus is a new project in the heart of Dakota County’s thriving city of Apple Valley, MN. The focus for this office warehouse space Apple Valley is as follows:

This project will consist of four (4) industrial buildingd designed to appeal to a broad range of industrial, showroom, office/warehouse and manufacturing businesses.

The product is very flexible and will provide size options from 1,500 to 60,000 square feet. The target market is a business requiring 3,000 to 10,000 square feet.

The owner of this project has had significant experience with this product and has found that this product meets a broad market need. The owner has placed tenants in close to 300,000 square feet of similar product. This type of quality product is not readily available today in the Apple Valley marketplace.

Apple Valley’s strong demographics, public transportation, sound infrastructure and curent lack of this type of product makes Apple Valley an ideal location for this project.

Industrial buildings located at 14607 Felton Court & 14608 Felton Court in Apple Valley, MN, are the first two buildings at this project site. The 14607 building is at two-thirds capacity and the 14608 building has just two spaces remaining.

Response to this project has been tremendous! The uses for these spaces are abundant and could include meeting the needs of: Office/Warehouse, Instructional Athletic, Manufacturing, Distribution, Show Room, Appliance/Small Engine Repair, Assembly /Fabrications-Light, Research Labs, Sign Shop, Storage in Building, Trade Schools, Machine Shop, Millwork, and Cabinets.

Additional building features include:

  • I-2 zoning
  • Drive-In Doors – 12’ wide X 14’ High
  • Dock Door (14608 available in the 5,000 or 10,000 SF options)
  • Built Out Office
  • 120/208V of 200Amp Power Service
  • 14608 Felton Court equipped with 480V Power Service
  • State of the Art Communications
  • Several Size Options Available
  • 18’ 6” Clear Height
  • Forced Air Heat
  • Office – Heat and Air Conditioned

Additional information including a virtual tour of this space, flyers, and a contact form may be found at our CERRON listing page for Apple Valley Business Campus.

This office warehouse space Apple Valley project is developed, built and managed by Hebert Properties and is marketed and leased by CERRON Commercial Properties, LLC who may be contacted by email at brucer@cerron.com or phone at 952-469-9444.

Lakeville Manufacturers Appreciation Event – 2012

Lakeville Manufacturers Reception APPRO CERRON Wine Giveaway
Personalized Wine Bottles for APPRO & CERRON Drawing

I had the privilege of attending this year’s Lakeville Manufacturers Appreciation Reception, on October 24, 2012, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The event was sponsored by the City of Lakeville and Dakota Electric Association, Frontier Communications, Minnesota Energy Resources, and Xcel Energy. The event was held at the Lakeville Holiday Inn and Suites. The reception was well attended, including Lakeville Mayor Mark Bellows, who gave an optimistic address to attendees and was also joined by City of Lakeville staff and council members.

I was delighted to represent APPRO Development, Inc., general contractor, design-build company and CERRON Commercial Properties, LLC, commercial real estate broker, both located in Lakeville, MN, along side many other Lakeville businesses. I learned a lot about some amazing manufacturers in our local business community.

As a thank you, and to help celebrate APPRO’s 25th anniversary this year, we conducted a drawing for two personalized bottles of wine. We are proud to announce the following winners:

Craig Nelson a Project Manager with BTD Manufacturing was the winner of a bottle of wine (as Craig has a generous spirit, he may be sharing his bottle with fellow friends – thank you for helping to spread the cheer!)

BTD-APPRO Wine Giveaway 2012

The other winner was Andrew Shaffer, who along with his wife Shelly, are the owners of Bass Flexible Packaging, Inc. I understand they were pretty excited to receive the wine and have planned a date night to celebrate!

APPRO Bass wine giveaway, 2012

Congratulations to the winners – thank you for helping us celebrate 25 years! It is our privilege to serve and be a part of our local manufacturing community!